Bandukwala Defies Buullet!

Bandukwalatrioto hit the
road!

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Ravi
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Bandukwala,
Siddiqui and Kumar are almost like the characters
from Aamir Khan’s blockbuster 3 Idiots. No,
there’s a difference. These 3 musketeers,
one of whom is a doctorate are nomadic roadies.
They can even die for their endeavour and donuts!

Having taken on
India’s famous roads measuring all the
states, they shall soon cover a distance of more
than 16,000 kilometers in less than 18-days
beginning June 16, 2010 from Bangalore. They will
attempt this in a Ford Endeavor and their travels
will originate and terminate at Bangalore. They
intend to do this for passion and
adventure.

The trio is a travel
freak and recently came to know that someone did
this same feat in 19 days and 23 hours that made
into the famous Limca Book of Records. They
intend to beat hollow this feat and will be
striving to break this record in less than
18-days flat.

All of
28-states and 5 Union Territories including the
National Capital Territory of Delhi is what they
intend to touch. A minimum distance of 16,000 km
will be covered between the starting and
finishing point –
Bangalore.

Bandukwala-Sidd
iqui-Kumar combo maintains : ’We have
done lots of road trips in the past and almost
covered the entire country by road. However, when
we were planning our next road trip we chanced
upon a record from the Limca Book of Records for
the longest and fastest to drive across
India.”

“When we
started discussing this with our friends and
family, the fact that the three of us intended to
drive 24×7, 18 days on the trot for over
16,000 kms, get into the not -so-peaceful corners
of the country, most of them said we’re out
of our skulls, that we’d be smitten by
worms, that we’ve got to be smoking pot.
That in itself was inspiration for us. Every one
used the word – impossible.. Our motto is :
'Journey is the Reward’.

Bandukwala told
fnbworld:
“We will do what we believe in”. These
days, it's difficult for anyone irrespective of
whether the individual is in the corporate world
or a self -employed entrepreneur or a freelancer
or an academician – taking over 20 days off
just for a trip that your heart beats for –
is a feat by itself. We’ve always followed
what our hearts have longed for and have always
believed in our abilities. The sense we make out
of this is we never know what turn our life will
take tomorrow, so while we’re at it, make
the most of it! We’re dreamers and adore the
fact that we do so”.

Roadie
1: Sameer Siddique is a sky diver, bungee
jumper, 21st Century Nomad and a globetrotter. A
few words that describe a box of adventure called
Sameer. While most kids had aspirations to be
doctors, engineers and scientists, Sameer very
ripely expressed his desire to be a Truck Driver.
Traveling is in Sameer’s blood. After having
holidayed in UK, Germany, New Zealand,
Azarbhaijan, Malaysia, Dubai, China and India,
Sameer these days dreams of setting his footprint
on the world map. As for work, Sameer is a Flight
Attendant with a Leading International Airline
Company.

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Roadie
2: Ratheesh Kumar was born and brought up
in God’s Own Country, Kerala, Ratheesh is
as composed a man you will ever find. From Hotel
Management Roles in one of India’s Largest
Five Star Group’s to being a Swashbuckling
Bar Tender at one of Bangalore’s hottest
clubs, from freezing experiences in Leh to
getting heat burns in Rajasthan, Ratheesh can
never cease to surprise you. While not tripping,
Ratheesh is employed with an International
Airline.

Roadie
3: Aadil Bandukwala, 27, is for
fast food and fast cars give him the kick.
Aadil is an entrepreneur running an
executive search firm armed with a Doctorate
Degree. He calls himself speculation, adventure
and the spirit of pursuit. His wife though calls
him an incorrigible nincompoop. While not head
hunting, Aadil likes to spend time, googling
around, exploring multi cultural cuisines, taking
vacations now and then, riding his Royal Enfield
and killing time on his Mac.

fnbworld’s
advise to Dr. Adil
Bandukwala and the 2 other sidekicks/nincompoops
is: Stay clear of roadside drinking water even in
dire need. This beverage is both life-saving and
life-taking. Besides, anything can happen in
India/on Indian roads. Get used to the good
old south Indian 'vadas' instead of donuts for a
while. Good luck!